Central Bank of Kuwait Back up Office

Architectural/Engineering Design(including FF & E) and Construction Supervision
Client

Central Bank of Kuwait

Services

Architectural/Engineering Design(including FF & E) and Construction Supervision

Cost

KD 3.5 million

Data

10 storied building of 12,500 m2 housing the main Central Bank archives, storage, printing press and emergency support facilities

Status

Completed 2008

Associate

None

This building serves as a back-up and support facility for the main offices of the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK).

It houses the Bank’s central archives and storage areas (4 floors) and accommodates sufficient staff of all CBK departments to allow the Bank to function in the event of an emergency.

A fully equipped printing press is located in the  basement. The building has a suite of offices and accommodates a total staff of 350, including upper management.

The  shape  of  the  building  has  been  determined  by the unusual geometry of the site. The building comprises 10 storeys, with a footprint and typical floor area of 990 m2.

In addition, it has one basement, which occupies 100% of the site.